Although tummy tuck surgery can be performed under either IV or General Anesthesia, I prefer the use of IV anesthesia (administered by board certified Anesthesiologists) because patients experience much less nausea and a quicker recovery. A ‘tumescent solution’ numbs the area, the tissues will b...
You should discuss this with your surgeon. Having said that my experience is that drainage after drain removal is normal. It will improve but sometimes the drainage can continue for up to 10 days. You can also use Poise pads, they collect a lot of drainage. Make sure you let...
If you have a compression garment from your surgery, it is reasonable to wear it during the daytime to control swelling. Hot and cold are not a good idea. Sometimes swelling at the lower part of the abdomen just above the incision line occurs about this time and it will go away after a while. ...